The current high oil price, stemming from the International Energy Agency's upward adjustment of its oil demand forecasts for this year and an unexpected decline in U.S. inventories, is prompting increased exploration and production activities. Consequently, companies in the upstream sector are expected to expand their operations in profitable shale resources, resulting in a rise in the number of drilling rigs. This uptick in drilling activity is forecast to enhance production, offering benefits for busines ...

The latest trading session saw ConocoPhillips (COP) ending at $119.78, denoting a +1.9% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.29% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.35%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.3%.Coming into today, shares of the energy company had gained 6.75% in the past month. In that same time, the Oils-Energy sector gained 6.58%, while the S&P 500 gained 4.42%.Investors will be eagerly watching for the p ...

The latest trading session saw ConocoPhillips (COP) ending at $113, denoting a +0.23% adjustment from its last day's close. The stock outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.65%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.18%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.16%.Shares of the energy company have depreciated by 1.02% over the course of the past month, underperforming the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 4.75% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.4%.The upcoming earnings release of ConocoPhillips wi ...

石油价格走势 - 石油价格在疫情初期出现大幅下跌，但随着疫苗的快速发展和经济逐渐复苏，西德克萨斯中质原油价格得到显著改善[1] 能源公司商业模式 - 能源公司的商业模式天然暴露于大宗商品价格的极端波动中，具有强劲资产负债表的能源公司将更有优势[2] 投资建议 - 投资者应关注埃克森美孚公司、康菲石油公司和钻石背能源公司等有潜力的股票，它们的债务风险较低[3] 埃克森美孚公司资产负债表 - 埃克森美孚公司具有强大的资产负债表，可以应对不利的商业环境，债务资本占比较低[4] 康菲石油公司产量展望 - 康菲石油公司通过利用其广泛的钻探库存和多元化的上游资产实现了有前景的产量展望，债务资本暴露较低[5] 钻石背能源公司运营优势 - 钻石背能源公司作为领先的纯粹的Permian运营商，不断提高Midland盆地每口井的平均生产力，具有投资级资产负债表[6]

ConocoPhillips (COP) , a leading upstream energy firm in the world in terms of production and reserves, is well-positioned to capitalize on handsome crude prices.  Currently, the firm carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Factors Working in FavorWest Texas Intermediate crude price, approaching $79 per barrel, is highly favorable for upstream activities.ConocoPhillips has secured a solid production outlook thanks to its decades of drilling inventories across its low-cost and diversified upstream asset base. The res ...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Sooner Insurance Company (Sooner) (Colchester, VT). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Sooner’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Sooner’s balance sheet stre ...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) to Rodeo Insurance Company (Rodeo) (Houston, TX). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Rodeo’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Rodeo’s balance sheet streng ...

Fundamentally, the bullish case for acquiring stalwart stocks is a simple one. It’s effectively Wall Street’s version of befriending the biggest, meanest schoolyard bully.We’ve all been in this situation before. As kids, we typically grow at a similar rate to our classmates. However, some kids are built differently, like they’re destined to play middle linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys. You don’t mess with these giants. In turn, by being their friend, people tend to not mess with you either.Now, it doesn’t ...

公司概况 - ConocoPhillips（NYSE:COP）是一家总部位于休斯顿的独立E&P公司，主要开采原油、沥青、液化天然气和天然气等碳氢化合物资源[1] - 公司成立于2002年，由Conoco和Phillips Petroleum进行了一次平等合并，专注于勘探和生产[2] - COP在全球13个国家拥有探索、生产或两者兼有的全球网络，通过5个地理部门和其附属股权投资进行运营[3] 美国大陆活动 - 公司在美国大陆的活动涵盖了2023年产量约为1.1Mboed的活动，其中约53%为原油，约77%为液体[4] - 大部分产量来自Permian、Eagle Ford和Bakken地区，其中Permian盆地单独贡献了2023年约76%的产量[4] 阿拉斯加活动 - COP在Prudhoe Bay、Kuparuk和Western North Slope等地区拥有长达50多年的勘探历史，是该州最大的石油生产商[5] - 公司最近获得了Willow项目的批准，该项目预计于2029年启动，预计将增加约180kboed的产量，其中100%为原油[5] 加拿大活动 - 加拿大的运营包括Surmont和Montney两个开发项目，目前的产量为105kboed，其中100%为原油和液体[6] 欧洲、中东和北非活动 - 欧洲、中东和北非（“EMENA”）部门由挪威北海和利比亚的石油和液体丰富的少数经营资产组成，2023年产量为168kboed[7] 亚太地区活动 - 亚太地区（“APAC”）主要是位于东南亚的海上资产，产量为68kboed，88%为原油和液体[8] 全球合资企业 - COP参与了全球各地的合资企业，主要专注于将天然气生产和加工成液化天然气，以服务欧洲和亚洲的能源市场[8] 未来展望 - COP计划通过2032年实现4-5%的年产量增长，主要受到非常规资源的进一步扩张和Willow项目的推动[9] 风险和回报 - 估计中点处的股息支付比率和预期股息增加约2.1%，总回报潜力约为25%[31] - 关键风险包括石油和天然气基本面的突然恶化，以及特定挑战，包括主要项目成本超支或监管变化[31]

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?Let's take a look at what these Wall Street heavyweights have to say about ConocoPhillips (COP) before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage.ConocoPhillips currently has an avera ...